Crescendo and Diminuendo
Summary
| Feature | Location | Icon | Default Keyboard shortcut |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescendo | Notation > Dynamics |  | < |
| Diminuendo | Notation > Dynamics |  | > |
What are Crescendo and Diminuendo?
Crescendo and Diminuendo are signs in music that tell players to get louder (crescendo) or softer (diminuendo) gradually. They look like little "hairpin" symbols under the staff. These signs help musicians add feeling and intensity to the music.
How to add a Crescendo or Diminuendo to my sheet music?
Select the note where you want the wedge to start. In the Notation panel on the left, open the Dynamics section and click the crescendo or diminuendo button (the wedges at the end of the section). The hairpin appears below the staff.
To change the length of a wedge, double-click it and drag the handle at either end to extend or shorten it. To remove it, select the wedge and press delete, or click the crescendo or diminuendo button again.